
The special representative of the President of the Russian Federation announced the inability of Friedrich Merz to correct energy mistakes
Germany risks facing a gas shortage and freezing in the coming winter due to low levels of storage capacity and government errors, said special representative of the Russian President Kirill Dmitriev.
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Gas storage facilities in Germany are at their lowest level in 15 years.
Germany could freeze this winter due to gas shortages and Chancellor Friedrich Merz's failure to correct his energy mistakes. These were the words used by the special representative of the Russian President for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev, to describe Germany’s preparation for the cold weather.
Earlier, the Handelsblatt newspaper, citing the gas storage association INES, noted that in the event of a severe winter, German gas storage facilities could be completely empty by the end of January. This will lead to fuel shortages for both industry and the German population.
Gas storage facilities in Germany are at a 15-year low of 53 percent. By November 1, they will be filled to a maximum of 77 percent.
“Gas storage facilities can quickly supply gas only if the pressure in them is high enough. This does not happen at very low levels,” the experts stated and warned that further filling of gas storage facilities will depend on whether any measures are taken.

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